Small claims

Preparation for mediation or arbitration in small claims (CA$5,000 or less)

Mediation is mandatory for claims of CA$5,000 or less. Arrive with a strategy, a bottom-line amount and your exhibits.

Mandatory mediation
Claims of CA$5,000 or less, all judicial districts since March 2026
Ministère de la Justice du Québec

What is included

  • Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of your position
  • Negotiation strategy: objective, bottom line, possible concessions
  • One-page summary to present to the mediator, exhibits organized
  • 30-minute preparation session by video

What is not included

  • Lawyer's attendance at the mediation
  • Drafting of the small claims application (Small claims preparation product, CA$499)

What might be added

  • If mediation fails and the file goes to a hearing, Small claims preparation (CA$499) takes over, with a CA$100 credit.

Any additional service is announced at a fixed price, in writing, before it is undertaken.

Three steps.

  1. 1

    You upload the application, the defence and your exhibits.

  2. 2

    We prepare the strategy and the summary; the lawyer validates.

  3. 3

    Preparation session by video before the mediation date.

You follow each step in your client area. The LIORMA team prepares; the lawyer advises, validates and signs. No decision concerning you is made without human review.

What the law says

Excerpts of the law are reproduced in their official French version; the explanation that follows is translated.

C.p.c., art. 556

The Minister may make mediation mandatory for certain small claims applications; this is the case for claims of CA$5,000 or less.

Official text on LégisQuébec

Frequently asked questions

What happens if we reach an agreement?+

The agreement is recorded and closes the file. Otherwise, the file proceeds to a hearing or to arbitration.

Mediation preparation — CA$279, all inclusive.
Mediation file and 30-minute session within 5 business days.
Prepare my mediation

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CA$499
all inclusive

Small claims preparation

In small claims, you represent yourself: the law requires it. We prepare the application and the evidence, and we train you for the hearing.

Maximum amount: CA$15,000

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All-inclusive prices in Canadian dollars: GST, QST and, where indicated, government and delivery fees included. Each listing specifies the services included, those that are not, and those that may be required in addition. Price list in force since 13 octobre 2026, held for at least 90 days (Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers, ss. 146 to 148). Limited-scope mandate (s. 31) confirmed by a written agreement before work begins. A lawyer who is a member of the Barreau du Québec reviews and signs every file.